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This is curious considering the looks and services provided by the second busiest airport in the Philippines, the Mactan - Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Last year, the MCIA Authority, upon the approval of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) imposed an increase of 20 Pesos to the domestic terminal fee bringing the amount from 200 pesos to 220 pesos. This is soon to rise to 300 peso s starting January 1, 2016. The international terminal fee also increased last year from 550 Pesos to 750 Pesos.

Starting today March 1, Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) will start collecting terminal fees when booking airline tickets. The terminal fee in Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 200 Pesos. The move is part of the on-going effort to improve customer experience in local airports in the country. Last August 2012, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has begun implementing the same scheme on passengers using the Terminal 1, 2 and 3. The results show improved passenger flow, saving time usually spent lining up in terminal fee booths The departure hall of Mactan Cebu International Airport on Mactan Island. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Located in Lapu-lapu City, Mactan Island, the  Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the second primary gateway of the Philippines. It is a fast growing trade center for both domestic and international traffic with 602 commercial flights weekly transporting 10,223 passengers daily. Last 2010, MCIA handled over 5.7 Million passeng...